Lead Electrician Deckorators

Lead ElectricianThe Lead Electrician is a senior-level role responsible for overseeing electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, installations, and system reliability across the Buffalo flagship facility. This role provides technical leadership, supports advanced control systems, and ensures safe, efficient operation of extrusion lines, material-handling systems, and plant power infrastructure.The Lead Electrician will mentor other electricians and maintenance technicians, coordinate work assignments, and support automation and engineering initiatives to enhance equipment uptime and performance.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesServe as the plant's subject-matter expert for electrical systems, industrial power, controls, and troubleshooting.Lead, perform, and delegate electrical maintenance and repair tasks for production machinery, extrusion lines, and facility equipment.Diagnose and resolve complex electrical issues involving AC/DC drives, motors, PLC controls, sensors, control panels, and automation components.Coordinate daily work assignments, mentor junior electricians, and support training initiatives.Install, wire, and test new equipment, control cabinets, instrumentation, and electrical infrastructure upgrades.Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.Collaborate with the Engineering, Maintenance, and Automation teams on system improvements and technical upgrades.Maintain accurate documentation of electrical work, schematics, electrical prints, and maintenance logs.Ensure compliance with all safety regulations including OSHA, NFPA 70E, lock-out/tag-out, and company electrical safety standards.Support CI activities and participate in root-cause analysis and system optimization efforts.Maintain a clean and organized work area and promote best practices across the team.Participate in safety meetings, cross-functional training, and continuous improvement activities.Perform other duties as needed to support efficient plant operations.QualificationsHigh school diploma required; associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology strongly preferred.5+ years of industrial electrical experience, including troubleshooting and repairing complex machinery.Advanced knowledge of AC/DC voltage, drives, control wiring, sensors, relays, and industrial automation systems.Working knowledge of PLC systems (Allen-Bradley preferred) and ability to assist with basic PLC troubleshooting.Experience with electrical schematics, power distribution, and motor control systems.Skilled in using electronic test equipment and diagnostic tools.Must adhere to all OSHA and NFPA electrical safety practices.Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.Must be at least 18 years of age.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment.Why Deckorators Buffalo?Opportunity to be the lead electrical authority in our newest and most advanced Surestone facility.High visibility role supporting automation, extrusion, and next-generation manufacturing technology.Influence electrical system design, upgrades, and long-term reliability of the flagship plant.Compensation & Benefit InformationSalary Pay Range: $35.00-$45.00 per hour dependent on experience* *pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of livingBonus/Incentive Pay: A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.Benefits currently offered to our employees:Medical insuranceHealth savings account with company contributionDental insuranceVision insuranceBasic and voluntary life insuranceDisability insurance401(k) plan with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysStock purchase program with employee discountEducational reimbursementWellness programs and challengesOther supplemental benefits